8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival, 18-20 October 2024, Benog

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UNITING BIRDS, BIRDWATCHERS AND COMMUNITIES

Benog is located in Mussoorie Wildlife Sanctuary, close to the hill station of Mussoorie. It is home to some terrific avifauna, both residents and migratory. It is also called Mountain Quail Wildlife Sanctuary, being one of the last few locations where the Himalayan Quail may be found. Benog has a bird checklist of over 230 bird species, and over a 100 species of butterflies, as well as an array of moths, amphibians and reptiles, amongst other biodiversity.

Come; enjoy three days of birdwatching at this marvelous Himalayan destination.

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18-20 October 2024, Benog

8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival

The Uttarakhand Bird Festival is an annual celebration of the region's diverse avian life. It attracts bird watchers, ornithologists, schools and institutions and nature lovers to participate in guided birdwatching, heritage walks, workshops and lectures. The festival aims to promote bird tourism and conservation and highlight the ecological importance of Uttarakhand's bird species.

The Uttarakhand Bird Festival is usually held in the spring or winter months. The location varies each year, with past venues including Asan, Pawalgarh and Jhilmil Conservation Reserves and Nandhaur WLS. For the latest dates and venue details, check the official festival website or contact the organizers.

The Uttarakhand Bird Festival is a public event, open to everyone. Other than closed events, for which specific invitations will be sent out, the open-to-public events require no prior registration. There are no charges or fees for any of the events. However, boarding, lodging and travel to Benog will need to be organised by individual visitors at their own cost at accommodation options to be listed on the website shortly.
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